As previously reported, the Government is implementing the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), which will provide a 75% wage subsidy of up to $847 per employee per week, to eligible employers, for up to 12 weeks.
The government has now launched the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy calculator to support employers as they prepare to apply for the CEWS. The calculator can be found on the Canada Revenue Agency's Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy web page. This Web page also includes information and instructions about who can apply for the subsidy, how eligibility is assessed, and how the subsidy is calculated.
Employers are encouraged to sign up for My Business Account or Represent a Client, as they will be able to apply through these portals. The application process will be opened on April 27 and funds will begin to be released on May 5.
Occupational health and safety
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety has developed a series of pandemic guidance tip sheets to help high-risk occupations and essential services and industries work safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Available tip sheets include recommendations for construction, daycares, manufacturing, food processing, restaurants and food services, healthcare, mining, retail, transportation, airlines and home delivery. The tip sheets are free and can be accessed at: www.ccohs.ca/products/publications/covid19/.
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety has also provided an online space, Pandemic Info Share, to enable businesses and organizations to share their pandemic-related good practices and resources. The website is available in English and French, and users can search by industry/sector, resource type, and topics.
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